Mirror Lake Campground
Opportunities for lake and stream fishing abound at Mirror Lake Campground. It is situated on the banks of Mirror Lake and East Willow Creek. The 13,000 foot peaks of the Sawatch Range provide a dramatic backdrop for this site. Mountain biking, four-wheel driving, hiking and horseback riding are only a few of the activities visitors can enjoy from this site. There are 10 campsites.
More like this: first-come in Colorado · tent only in Colorado
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $14 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 23 to Oct. 1 (weather dependent) |
| Forest | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore |
| Booking | No Reservations. |
| Fees | $14 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle. |
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Fore recreation page ↗
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 38.7474° N, 106.4322° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireWillow
34 mi from the campground · 7,359 acres · 92% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Colorado Kayak Supply ↗ | 17.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 18.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Holiday RV ↗ | 25 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 8.4 miTexas Creek Horse Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 9.2 mi
- 10.9 miChalk Lake Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
- 13.5 miQuartz Creek Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
Trails nearby
- 1.8 miOld Tin Cup Pass0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.2 miCDNST - Cottonwood South ↗5.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_scenic_or_historic
- 2.4 miHillerton2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.6 miNapolean Pass3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.6 miTincup Pass Snowmobile ↗6.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 2.6 miDuncan Hill Snowmobile2.9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Collegiate Peaks Wilderness begins about 6.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.9 miCollegiate Peaks Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 165,874 acres
- 8 miFossil Ridge Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 32,062 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- St. Elmo Historic DistrictHistoric district · St. Elmo · 5.5 mi
- Morley BridgeStructure · Romley · 6.2 mi
- Alpine Tunnel Historic DistrictHistoric district · Pitkin · 7.1 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mirror Lake Campground?
No. Mirror Lake Campground is first-come, first-served. No Reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Mirror Lake Campground?
$14 per night per camping unit; $6 per day for day use/picnic use in a campsite; $10 per firewood bundle.
Source: Forest Service
Is Mirror Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 23 to Oct. 1 (weather dependent).
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Mirror Lake Campground have?
10 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Mirror Lake Campground?
Mirror Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Mirror Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Iron City (5.9 mi, first-come), Collegiate Peaks (7.8 mi, partly first-come), and Quartz (7.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby